A bipartisan House bill would block federally regulated exchanges from offering sports prediction markets and casino-style contracts while returning control to state and tribal gaming authorities. Nevada Duo Takes Aim at Prediction Platforms Nevada Representatives Steven Horsford and Mark Amodei have introduced legislation designed to ban sports betting and casino-style products on federally regulated prediction […]
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Nevada Blocks Polymarket as Prediction Market Fight Gets Messier
Nevada has won a preliminary injunction against Polymarket, adding another court win to its campaign against prediction markets that look a lot like betting in a nicer suit. Judge Sides With Nevada Regulators The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) said Judge Jason Woodbury of the First Judicial District Court granted its motion for a preliminary […]
Nevada Sportsbooks Cash in During March Madness Despite Handle Slide
Nevada sportsbooks had a strange but profitable March, taking less in bets but keeping far more of the money that crossed the counter. Sportsbooks Win More from Less Action Nevada sportsbooks booked $46 million in March revenue, up 107% from $22.3 million a year earlier, even though betting volume moved the other way. Statewide handle […]
Nevada Sportsbooks Cool Off in February After Weak Super Bowl Betting
Nevada’s February betting report points to a slower month, with lighter wagering, lower revenue, and one clear culprit: a Super Bowl that failed to bring its usual punch. Super Bowl Buzz Never Really Arrived Nevada’s sports betting market lost some steam in February 2026, and the Super Bowl had a lot to do with it. […]
Nevada Gaming Regulators Tighten Rules for Online Operations Abroad
Nevada’s Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has issued fresh guidance aimed at keeping tabs on how its licensees run online gambling operations beyond state lines—and in some cases, across the globe. New Oversight for a Growing Online Footprint As online gambling expands, so too does Nevada’s interest in how its license holders and applicants operate in […]
Nevada Gaming Revenue Climbs 5.5% in August as Baccarat and Mobile Betting Heat Up
Nevada casinos reported $1.23 billion in gaming revenue for August 2025, a 5.5 percent increase from last year. The rise was fueled by baccarat and mobile sports betting, which helped balance out softer results from slot machines. For the everyday casino-goer, this means digital betting and table games are playing a bigger role in shaping […]
Merkur Gaming Returns to Nevada After 20-Year Hiatus with Gaming Arts Acquisition in Sight
Merkur Gaming Secures Nevada License, Signals Major U.S. Comeback Merkur Gaming US, the American division of Germany’s Merkur Group, has officially received a license from the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture and distribute gaming products within the state. This approval marks Merkur’s reentry into one of the world’s most competitive gambling markets after more than […]
Kambi Secures Nevada Gaming License, Expands U.S. Presence
Kambi Group PLC, a Malta-based provider of sports betting technology, has officially gained approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission to operate in the state. The decision, made on January 30, 2025, grants Kambi a Manufacturer & Distributor License as well as an Information Services License, allowing it to offer its sportsbook platform on a business-to-business […]
Nevada’s Gaming Renaissance: Regulatory Innovation Fuels Record-Breaking Revenue
The Nevada Gaming Control Board, under the leadership of Chairman Kirk Hendrick and Senior Policy Counsel Sebastian Ross, is at the forefront of this transformation, setting the stage for a new era of growth and innovation in the Silver State’s cornerstone industry. Regulatory Overhaul and Technological Leap The Gaming Control Board has repealed 13 regulations, […]
Nevada’s Casinos Surge to New Heights with Record Revenue in May 2024
Nevada’s casino industry is on track for an unprecedented year, setting a new monthly revenue record in May with a remarkable $1.32 billion. This surge is attributed significantly to the bustling activity on the Strip, which alone amassed $742.5 million, primarily driven by slot machines and table games. Despite a downturn in high-stakes baccarat, which […]
